RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says 450,000 condoms will be distributed during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, a number it says is three times more than for the London Games four years ago.
Part of the large increase is because female condoms will be available for the first time – 100,000, along with 350,000 condoms for men.
The IOC said the condoms would encourage 10,500 athletes and staff to practice safe sex.
The Rio Olympics open on Aug. 5.
The condoms will be distributed free from a clinic in the athletes’ village, or from vending machines in the village.